In the main office, three faces are plastered on the wall. You may not recognize them, but they have been named National Merit Finalists for their exceptional PSAT scores. Printed on the far left is senior Jacob Hobensack.
With his plan to attend The University of Florida’s College of Medicine after completing his undergraduate degree, he hopes that his meticulous schedule and planning throughout high school will ultimately benefit him in the future.
Since the first day of freshman year, Hobensack began preparing himself for college when he chose to take Latin 1. Although Latin is perceived as a dead language, Hobensack says he is passionate about the language.
“Latin has always interested me,” Hobensack said. “I wanted to involve myself as much as I could.”
He was president of the Latin Club last year, and is currently president of the Latin Honor Society.
From an academic standpoint, Hobensack says he wants to learn as much as he can. He says it’s important to ask questions and point out what doesn’t make sense to him.
“I want to point out problems,” Hobensack said. “Not just to point out the wrong thing, but also educate myself, and hopefully teach others what I learned.”
Hobensack needs motivation being a student-athlete, and especially being a National Merit Finalist.
His parents are one of the main reasons that Hobensack says is so motivated to excel in high school. He says he wants to make them proud, and being close to home during college is very important to him.
“Family for me is everything,” Hobensack said. “I want to see them as much as I can.”
His most valued motivation, though, is God, and attending a Catholic school allows him to have access to God every day, he says.
“I attribute my successes to my faith,” Hobensack said.
Although he values the academic aspect of high school, he has found the physical aspect equally important. Hobensack has played soccer all four years.
“Soccer allows me to zone out from school and play the game I love,” Hobensack said.
He says he does not plan to play college soccer.
Hobensack says he knows that his path to becoming a doctor will be difficult and he will face problems.
“Becoming a doctor is tough,” Hobensack said. “It requires a lot of grit and a persevering attitude”
Hobensack’s goal of becoming a doctor is inspired by his drive to be a light in the world and make it a better place.
“I want to make as much of an impact as I can, on anyone I can help,” Hobensack said.
The concept of perseverance has meant a lot to Hobensack during high school, especially when taking classes like AP Latin, AP Physics and AP Calculus.
“I have worked as hard as I could,” Hobensack said. “I know it will pay off in the future.”
